Does foam rolling actually do any good?

Does foam rolling actually do any good?

"Foam rolling was once for professional athletes only. These days it’s hard to walk into a gym without tripping over somebody rolling around on a neoprene tube. Dedicated classes in hip New York gyms are frequented by the likes of Sarah Jessica Parker and Shakira. Forget protein shakers, resistance bands or Fit Bits: foam rollers are this season’s must-have gym accessory."

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Research Review: Foam Rolling

Research Review: Foam Rolling

Athletes competing at a high level are often subjected to strict doping regulations. Which is why they often look for non-pharmacological ways to support athletic performance. A recent trend has been for athletes to take soft tissue work in to their own hands, using foam rollers to ease the pain of overexertion. 

Image Credit- By Marco Verch CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=48213449

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